Jason Buff

In the dynamic world of cinematic photography, Jason Buff stands as a beacon of innovation and mastery. With an artistic vision that transcends the conventional boundaries of photography, Jason has carved a niche for himself as a luminary in the field. His journey, marked by relentless pursuit of excellence, has seen him evolve from a passionate photographer to a maestro of light and shadow.


Jason's expertise lies in his ability to manipulate light to craft visual narratives that resonate with depth and emotion. His nuanced understanding of color grading and set design allows him to transform ordinary frames into cinematic masterpieces, a skill that has made him a sought-after name in the industry.


But Jason's prowess goes beyond his technical skills. He is a mentor, guiding aspiring photographers through the intricate labyrinth of cinematic photography with a teaching style that is both immersive and enlightening. His courses are a testament to his commitment to nurturing the next generation of photographers, offering a rich blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience.


As a thought leader in the industry, Jason continually pushes the boundaries of what is possible, experimenting with new techniques and approaches to keep his art evolving. His work is a symphony of light and shadow, a celebration of the beauty that can be found in the interplay of color, texture, and form.


Join Jason Buff on a journey of artistic exploration, where you'll learn to see the world through a new lens, one that transforms the mundane into the cinematic, and the ordinary into the extraordinary.

The Art Of Shaping Colored Light With Jason Buff (featured video)
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The Art Of Shaping Colored Light With Jason Buff (featured video)
The Art Of Shaping Hard Light With Jason Buff (featured video)
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The Art Of Shaping Hard Light With Jason Buff (featured video)
The Art of Shaping Hard Light
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The Art of Shaping Hard Light
03-14-Assignment 2 (Hard Light)
02:30
03-14-Assignment 2 (Hard Light)
03-13-Assignment 1 (Hard Light)
01:11
03-13-Assignment 1 (Hard Light)
02-12-Final Retouching & File Preparation
07:11
02-12-Final Retouching & File Preparation
02-11-Color Grading & Tone Adjustments
28:25
02-11-Color Grading & Tone Adjustments
02-10-Frequency Separation on Hard Light Shoot
19:47
02-10-Frequency Separation on Hard Light Shoot
02-09-RAW Processing Hard Light Shoot
14:34
02-09-RAW Processing Hard Light Shoot
02-08-Culling
09:11
02-08-Culling
01-07-Shoot Two: Complete Shoot
24:46
01-07-Shoot Two: Complete Shoot
01-06-Shoot Two: Lighting The Set
10:24
01-06-Shoot Two: Lighting The Set
01-05-Shoot Two: Introduction
02:44
01-05-Shoot Two: Introduction
01-04-Shoot One: Hollywood Glam Shoot
19:56
01-04-Shoot One: Hollywood Glam Shoot
01-03-Shoot One: Lighting the Set
21:24
01-03-Shoot One: Lighting the Set
01-02-Shoot One: Fresnel
03:54
01-02-Shoot One: Fresnel
01-01 Backdrops Interview With Ethan Alex
19:38
01-01 Backdrops Interview With Ethan Alex
The Art of Shaping Colored Light
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The Art of Shaping Colored Light
01-03-Shoot One-Complete Shoot
30:37
01-03-Shoot One-Complete Shoot
03-13-Assignment 2
01:34
03-13-Assignment 2
03-12-Assignment 1
02:16
03-12-Assignment 1
02-11-Final Retouching & File Preparation
18:42
02-11-Final Retouching & File Preparation
02-10-Color Grading With Adjustment Layers
17:24
02-10-Color Grading With Adjustment Layers
02-09-Adjusting Highlights and Shadows Using Channels
12:52
02-09-Adjusting Highlights and Shadows Using Channels
02-08-Frequency Separation
32:10
02-08-Frequency Separation
02-07-RAW Processing
23:26
02-07-RAW Processing
01-06-Shoot Two-Blue Light
16:20
01-06-Shoot Two-Blue Light
01-05-Shoot Two-Red Light
33:57
01-05-Shoot Two-Red Light
01-04-Lighting Set Two
10:08
01-04-Lighting Set Two
01-02-Shoot One-Lighting The Set
20:56
01-02-Shoot One-Lighting The Set
01-01-Intro to Color In Portraiture
03:09
01-01-Intro to Color In Portraiture
01-02 Lighting Your Model
09:56
01-02 Lighting Your Model
01-01 Intro To Rim Light
05:06
01-01 Intro To Rim Light
03-16-Assignment 2
02:33
03-16-Assignment 2
03-15-Assignment 1
01:29
03-15-Assignment 1
02-13-Color Grading
09:18
02-13-Color Grading
02-12-Skin Retouching
20:27
02-12-Skin Retouching
01-08-Set Two-Dress Toss Shoot
09:03
01-08-Set Two-Dress Toss Shoot
01-07-Set Two-Seated Model Shoot
12:17
01-07-Set Two-Seated Model Shoot
01-05-Set One-Complete Shoot
23:49
01-05-Set One-Complete Shoot
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